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In May, we will likely be relocating to west side of Houston for a change. I spent a few years growing up in the Bear Creek area, but I'm sure that is not the nice side of town anymore. We are getting our current house ready for sale, and eyeing possibly buying in the south Katy area. One of us will be working near the Beltway and I-10W, and one possibly downtown. Looking for decent commutes, but amazing schools. We will have an 8 year old 3rd grade boy and an infant at the time of the move. Budget, now, is under 200k, and looking for a 4/2.5+ built NLT 15 years ago. Really like the new KB neighborhoods in area from what I've seen, but curious if there are better deals in the pre-owned market.

Other areas we would consider is between 610 and Beltway 8 around I-10W, but not sure about the schools there.

Biggest things for us are schools, area crime rates, and commutes, in that order.

Thanks in advance.